an act of obstructing or closing off an area, route, or passage
blocus
a student or trainee, especially one in a military academy or a program preparing for a career in the armed forces
élève officier, élève-officier
a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people
cavalcade
a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes
citadelle
the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance
façade
someone who rejects conventional behavior or allegiance
renégat, renégate
a lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize
diatribe
an individual engaged in fighting or warfare, typically as a member of a military force or armed group
combattant
a person with whom one shares personal matters or secrets trustingly
confident, confidente
a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization
engagement, contrat, convention
a person who resides or occupies a particular space, such as a building, room, or vehicle
occupant, occupante
a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something
penchant
a long, narrow, triangular flag, typically used as a symbol of victory or identification
flamme
a person with extraordinary skills or expertise in a particular domain, often alongside other cognitive or developmental challenges
savant
someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner
suppliant, suppliante
an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage
flagorneur, flagorneuse
an occupant residing in a place, typically a building or property
titulaire
a student who does not have permission for not attending school
élève absentéiste, élève qui sèche les cours, absentéiste
a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical
anecdote
any substance with a pH of more than seven that neutralizes acids creating salt and water
alcali